About the role
Commercial Real Estate Transactional Attorney | Commercial Leasing | Dallas Area, Texas | Hybrid | $200,000 Base Salary
A confidential, well-established business law practice in Texas is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Transactional Attorney to join its Dallas-area platform, with a primary focus on sophisticated commercial leasing.
This is a strong fit for an associate who enjoys drafting and negotiating high-quality leases, working directly with business clients, and building a long-term practice with a partnership-track trajectory.
⭐ Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
100 percent transactional commercial real estate work, centered on leasing
Sophisticated retail and office leasing matters, with opportunities to represent landlords and/or tenants
Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility, with collaborative oversight available as needed
Strong workflow in commercial leasing and related real estate transactions
Partnership-track opportunity for attorneys interested in business development and long-term growth
⚖️ The Role:
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial lease agreements, amendments, renewals, consents, and related ancillary documents
Advise clients on business terms and key lease provisions, including operating terms, remedies, default provisions, and assignment and subletting issues
Manage leasing matters from letter of intent or term sheet through execution, coordinating with counterpart counsel and internal stakeholders
Support related commercial real estate transactional needs that arise within leasing matters
Collaborate with other attorneys and coordinate discrete workstreams with paralegal support as appropriate
📍 Location, Schedule and Compensation:
Location: Texas, Dallas area
Schedule: Hybrid, in office 4 days per week, with initial onboarding expected to be primarily in office
Compensation: Base salary of $200,000
✅ Requirements:
2+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience, including meaningful commercial leasing work
Active Texas Bar admission, or eligibility to become admitted in Texas
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Strong drafting, issue-spotting, and negotiation skills
Ability to manage matters with increasing autonomy while working effectively in a team-oriented environment
Client service mindset and interest in developing long-term client relationships
🎯 Preferred Background:
4 to 6 years of post-law school experience handling sophisticated commercial leasing matters
Experience representing both landlords and tenants
Comfort supervising paralegals or coordinating smaller matters and discrete components of larger transactions
💰 Compensation and Benefits:
Base salary of $200,000
Billable target of approximately 1,800 to 1,900 hours
📩 Interested?
For a confidential and non-obligation call to learn more about this opportunity, please apply below or forward your resume to waisanlee@wearerevolution.co.
We’ll be happy to discuss this position in more detail.
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